Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SHI Government Solutions
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to correct the term for SHI Government Solutions from December 5, 2024 - December 4, 2025 (as approved) to September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025 (corrected) in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract for tripwire managed services for the Toll Road Authority, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The implementation of this agreement with SHI Government Solutions is for Fortra's Tripwire Managed
Services for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). This agreement is for the support of HCTRA's data
networks and multiple domains. Tripwire is a vital piece in protecting our databases and network
infrastructure by detecting threats, identifying vulnerabilities in real time.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this agreement will provide multiple network security services to HCTRA's digital platform by
monitoring and filtering unexpected threats and security risks.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.
County Strategic Plan Goal: Choose an item.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
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